Folake Sokoya Immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has endorsed ‘Jaw Jaw Africa, a Victor Eniola Mark Inter tertiary Institution Debate Competition. The Former Governor expressed happiness over the noble idea during a courtesy visit to him at Asoludero Villa, Sagamu, Ogun State by key members of Coded Media earlier on Tuesday. “I am very excited about …

The ratio of non-performing loans in the banking industry  have doubled the threshold at 11.7 percent, the experts at the Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) has said in their 2017 Economy Outlook. The outlook titled: Macroeconomic and Banking Sector Themes for 2017 said the banking industry has been plagued by declining asset quality in the wake of the decline in crude …

A fertility expert, Dr. Stephen Hwande, says that pain during intercourse, increased menstrual cramping and increased urination are early signs of fibroid. The Managing Director of First Fertility Hospital, Makurdi, Hwande, said on Tuesday in Makurdi that heavy bleeding between or during one’s period, that result into blood clots, may also signify fibroid. He said, “When menstruation last longer than …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have concluded plans to hold a protest rally over the state of the nation. According to agency report, the protest code named ‘national day of action against corruption and for good governance’ will hold simultaneously in Abuja and Lagos. NLC president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba who addressed journalists on the …

Olabode Adaramola The Niger state Police command have  recorded a major success in restoring law and order in some parts of the state with the  arrest of 195 suspects who have been unleashing terror on the residents of the state in recent times among whom were  suspected kidnappers, cattle rustlers and other sundry  criminals. The State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji  …

Private sector operators on Monday said Federal Government’s engagement of key stakeholders in the development process of the national economy plan showed a genuine desire to rapidly grow the economy, but pointed out that diligent implementation was key to achieving the goal. Captains of industry and heads of the various Chambers of Commerce and Industry across the country, who gathered …

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget consists of N75.11bn for capital expenditure, while the proposed recurrent expenditure stood at N74.9 billion The Assembly increased the appropriation …

Ajibola Alao Ajibola Alao, 29, a member of a one chance gang arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that his failure to heed his late mother’s advice not to be fraudulent caused his arrest. Alao was chased and arrested on Thursday February 2, 2017 around noon during one of …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and the United Bank for Africa Plc have been named among ‘The Top 500 Banking Brands’ of The Banker magazine of the Financial Times  and Brand Finance, London, United Kingdom. In a statement on Sunday by the Country Representative, Nigeria, The Banker magazine, Mr. Kunle Ogedengbe, First Bank led the four other …

Mirabel Uchechi Ani was a child singer. At 11 she was opportune to close a service with a song ministration and that was it! She became a regular face and lead vocalist in her local Church among  older choir members. In this interview, she told DAYO EMMANUEL how the journey began and how she has written numerous songs. According to …